Moose Camp Equipment List
Our gear lists have been built over years of guided Wyoming rifle hunts and are proven to keep hunters comfortable, safe, and prepared for moose hunting in all seasons.
Clothing (noiseless fabrics, please)
- Short sleeve shirts
- Pants for around camp × 1
- Hunting/hiking pants × 2
- Non-cotton hiking socks
- Underwear
- Long underwear (top and bottom)
- Mid-weight long sleeve shirt or sweater
- Insulated jacket (synthetic down ideal)
- Rain coat (dual use as wind and snow protection)
- Rain pants
- Warm pajamas
- Uninsulated lightweight hiking boots
- Gloves – light and warm
- 10" insulated cold weather hiking boots
- Cap or brimmed hat
- Stocking hat
Camp Items
- Sleeping bag (rated to -10 degrees)
- Bath towel
- Wash cloth
- Camp shoes
- If you require a CPAP machine, bring a battery pack, as there is no electricity in camp
Hunting Equipment
- (2) 1-liter water bottles
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Fly fishing gear (optional)
- Hunting pack
- Knife
- Headlamp
- Batteries
- Wyoming hunting license (if not in the possession of SNS)
- Safety glasses and/or helmet for horseback riding (optional)
- Your firearm
- Ammunition (20 rounds)
- Fluorescent orange or pink vest (solid or camo – both are legal in Wyoming)
- Rifle case for travel (scabbards provided for horses)
Personal Care
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toiletries
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- Any medication or other personal items you require
Packing Tips
Non-cotton clothing is essential to your safety when you encounter adverse weather conditions in the field. Beyond safety, proper clothing will keep you comfortable and allow you to function optimally, increasing your odds of success and enhancing the enjoyment of your wilderness experience.
Do not overload your hunting pack with unnecessary gear. You need to be able to move quickly in the field and focus on hunting, not carrying a heavy pack. Your guide will be carrying an extensive load of gear including first aid, game bags, field dressing tools, emergency supplies, and water purification.
All personal gear, excluding your hunting pack and weapon, should be packed in two medium duffel bags (25 lb maximum each).
Try This at Home
Pack clothing that can be layered and is not extremely heavy or bulky. We may have conditions ranging from very hot to below freezing in the same day. For example, you may start off in the morning wearing a short sleeve top, long underwear top and bottom, hunting pants, midweight sweater, insulated jacket, rain gear, gloves, and stocking cap. By noon, everything except your pants and short sleeve shirt may be in your pack.
- Fit your extra clothing in your pack — this is where you will find the benefits of high-quality clothing that offers warmth without excess weight or bulk.
- Comfortably carry your pack fully loaded with gear, water, lunch, and clothing, weighing no more than 15 lbs.